Melty Onion Toasts

Niki Freeman
Niki Freeman @nikifreeman
Florida

Easy to make, these are great as an appetizer/starter, snack or light lunch or supper. I served these as an appetizer recently (slices cut in half for eating with fingers) and they were a great hit with everyone - they disappeared off the plate so fast!
Recipe source: BBC Good Food.

#nikicuisine #mycookbook

Melty Onion Toasts

Easy to make, these are great as an appetizer/starter, snack or light lunch or supper. I served these as an appetizer recently (slices cut in half for eating with fingers) and they were a great hit with everyone - they disappeared off the plate so fast!
Recipe source: BBC Good Food.

#nikicuisine #mycookbook

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Ingredients

35 mins + prep
6 servings
  1. 50g/3.3 tablespoons butter
  2. 6onions sliced
  3. 2 teaspoonsgolden caster sugar
  4. Splashbrandy (optional)
  5. 6 slicessourdough bread (or bread of your choice)
  6. 300 gmature cheddar, sliced
  7. Watercress and your favorite dressing, to serve

Cooking Instructions

35 mins + prep
  1. 1

    Heat the butter in a sauté pan, add the onions, then sprinkle over the sugar. Sweat the onions for 20 mins over a medium heat, stirring them occasionally, until sticky and golden. Add the brandy, if using, reduce down to nothing, then season to taste. This onion topping can be made 2 days ahead and kept covered.

  2. 2

    Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toast the bread, spread the onions over, then top with slices of cheese. The toasts can be made up 1 hr ahead. Place on a baking tray, then bake for 15 mins until bubbling and golden. Serve each piece of toast on a plate with a sprig of dressed watercress next to it.

  3. 3

    Serve and enjoy!

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Niki Freeman
Niki Freeman @nikifreeman
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A home cook with a passion for cooking and creating in my kitchen. I enjoy making soups, curries, stir-fries, pasta dishes, English roast dinners and the challenge of creating new meals using whatever is in the fridge and pantry. Asian, Indian, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines are among my favorites. Anything spicy. I prefer savory over sweet and rarely eat desserts. Avid collector of recipe books and dishes!http://www.instagram.com/nikifreemanhttp://www.facebook.com/nikicuisine
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